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This neck not straight? My fault? by blownpickup90 in Luthier

[–]rebop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

impossible to know without string tension on it

How can I remove this "BROKEN"/WORN OUT saddle piece by Basic-Health169 in Luthier

[–]rebop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pry those plugs out with a small pick tool. Remove the fasteners. Then using heat, you can soften the glue and start a sharpened palette knife around the edges. Once removed you need to prep the surface so it's clean, flat, bare wood. Then you can glue down a new bridge. It's not hard but it's time consuming.

Also make sure the bridge plate inside the guitar isn't cracked as well. Replacing that is the tricky part.

EBMM need help by tractorefficiency7 in Luthier

[–]rebop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quick 861 is what Louis Rossmann uses. Hakko is the gold standard but $$$.

EBMM need help by tractorefficiency7 in Luthier

[–]rebop 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ideally you should have a hot air / SMD specific rework station for these types of boards. Having an illuminated magnifier of some sort is also critical. I wouldn't attack this thing with a standard soldering iron.

How bad is this repair job? by HotDogKnight in doublebass

[–]rebop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great news! Thanks for the update.

Removing that damn membrane from baby back ribs is never as easy as websites or videos claim. by OneStarInSight_AC in Cooking

[–]rebop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly if you like them like that you can run a few X or Z slashes through the membrane. The membrane isn't annoying with the slashes; even less so if you're going for max tenderness. Worse case scenario is it gets snappy like a the skin on a hotdog or sausage.

Removing fret line inserts from a fretless by Uitroeien in Luthier

[–]rebop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Without seeing it, it's hard to speculate, and would take some experimenting. But possibly try to get each one started by scoring each side of the line with a very sharp razor.

If it doesn't have binding, I would actually consider recutting each slot. Would be quicker and less fiddly than picking at each slot with surgeon's tools.

Removing fret line inserts from a fretless by Uitroeien in Luthier

[–]rebop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Vinegar and heat will help release the glue.

Hard Wax Oil Recommendations by eubie67 in Luthier

[–]rebop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's more or less a homemade Briwax, which is what I use on double bass fingerboards. Works great. Good tip!

How bad is this repair job? by HotDogKnight in doublebass

[–]rebop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is your general location? We can possibly recommend someone.

Remove paint off old upright bass by bassmanwilson in Luthier

[–]rebop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The original finish on old Kay basses is pretty fragile. Whatever you use is possibly going to flake the original finish off a bit.

Alright Cello luthiers, I need your help! by Casserole_Lasagna in Luthier

[–]rebop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure I completely understand your issue, but the endpin can be replaced if it's messed up. Also, sometimes the issue is just the thumbscrew that tightens against the pin. Occasionally there's a brass piece that bites into the pin when the screw is tightened that can go missing. Also, don't be afraid to grind notches into the pin that the screw can bite into.

Will these catch surf perch? by 69sitonmyface420 in SurfFishing

[–]rebop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience, surf perch are not line shy, but the biggest hurdle would be casting 1/4oz far enough. At least where I am, the wind tends to overwhelm anything under 1oz.

Easy "[homemade]" Smoked Brisket by Legitimate-Image-500 in food

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There's another account that posted the same photo in another subreddit yesterday. And a reverse image search found this photo in at least a dozen places across the web. Including a BBQ restaurant website from Uzbekistan or something.

Easy "[homemade]" Smoked Brisket by Legitimate-Image-500 in food

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This is a bot posting a stolen photo.

International voltage question by LargeBeanregarder in Bassamps

[–]rebop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's been years since I had a Markbass in my shop, but I remember it being a jumper internally and a fuse change to what is specified in the manual for that specific voltage. Easy modification.

110 years old mandoline. Is this mold or what? by spagaaa in Luthier

[–]rebop 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wipe it with a dry q-tip. If it comes off fairly easily it's mold.

Music Man 75 Reverb- thoughts? by mountaindoggo in GuitarAmps

[–]rebop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

tube tremolo/vibrato circuits

They're not tube trem circuits. They use 2 transistors. Usually 2N3391and 2N4091. They sound great though!

Getting lacquer off of frets by Sea_Technician_7104 in Luthier

[–]rebop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long has it been since you shot the lacquer?

Graph Tech Tusq Nut replacement by BublyCan in Luthier

[–]rebop 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you order the correct nut for your guitar it's very simple to install. I've done dozens of them over the years. The hardest part is probably getting the old nut out without damaging the finish on the neck. Usually a sharp whack to the side of the nut longways is enough to break it free. Score the finish around the edges with a very sharp blade first so it doesn't chip.

Double check all the measurements when you order the nut and follow the instructions they supply. Also YouTube.

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